Bolt Question

[gerryg]

I went to Home Depot today and bought some 6"x1/4" bolts, the head of the bolts have BBB stamped on them. They feel as tough as the 1/4"x7" round crs sold by FBBC, what kind of bolts did I buy?

[acorn]

Those would be considered Grade 2 bolts.

- Aaron

[Scott Styles]

Yep, Grade 2. Those are the same ones I got from Home Depot. I believe a grade 5 bolt will have 3 slashes on the head. A grade 8 bolt will have 6 slashes. Here's a handy chart:

http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-informat...rade-Chart.aspx

[Brad Manion]

Yep, Grade 2. Those are the same ones I got from Home Depot. I believe a grade 5 bolt will have 3 slashes on the head. A grade 8 bolt will have 6 slashes. Here's a handy chart:

http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-informat...rade-Chart.aspx

All this information is correct. Grade 8 bolts are also yellow-colored. There are these types of bolts at Home Depot and Lowe's, but they are not in the range for bending. If they are the proper thickness, they are way too short.

Best advice I got on obtaining properly sized Grade 5 and Grade 8 bolts was to see if there is a Fastenal store nearby. Their website allows you to enter your ZIP code and find the nearest store. If your bolts aren't on hand, they can have them shipped out quickly. I made a request on a Friday, and it was in my hands the following Monday afternoon.

[cabertosser]

http://www.mcmaster.com/ This is another good source.